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The Peru & Rio - 9 Days

Travel back to colonial times on a city tour of Lima. Discover Cuzco and its wonders and travel to Machu Picchu aboard the fantastic Hiram Bingham train.
Touch the old-fashion glamour of the Copacabana Palace Hotel, the most famous hotel in South America, welcoming the rich and famous in Rio, since 1923.

Day 1 - PeruUpon arrival in Lima, transfers will be provided to the exclusive Miraflores Park Hotel, located in Miraflores, a residential area with incredible ocean views; enjoy welcome drinks upon arrival. You will then be escorted to a magnificent ocean view executive suite, for a two-night stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2After breakfast spend the morning touring downtown Lima; also known as "The City of Kings" considered since 1991 as a World Heritage Site for its magnificent colonial architecture. Lima is currently the gateway to the rest of Peru. Thereafter, visit the LarcoHerreraMuseum, one the most beautiful and comprehensive museums of Peruvian Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology. It is located in a majestic 18th century colonial mansion built up over a Pre-Columbian pyramid dating from the 7th century and surrounded by wonderful gardens. It holds the world"s largest private collection of Peruvian Pre-Columbian art (45,000 objects). The classified storage area is also open to the public.

Return to Miraflores Park Hotel and enjoy lunch at La Terrace; where you will be able to taste the innovative fusion of Peruvian and European flavors that our menus have to offer. The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy shopping and touring the bohemian and romantic district of Barranco; with its antique republican buildings and artsy shops, or relaxes and indulges in a soothing Bath Butler Service or simply enjoys Lima at your own pace.

Day 3This morning after an energizing breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport, where you will take Lan Peru’s 320 Airbus for a one-hour flight to Cuzco. On arrival, we have arranged transfers to the Hotel Monasterio, the hallowed colonial San Antonio Abad seminary, built more than 300 years ago. You will be welcomed with a comforting cup of hot coca tea and escorted to your deluxe room.

Spend three nights in a deluxe room with an oxygen enrichment system to help you acclimate to the high altitude in Cuzco (11,000 ft). An a la carte lunch will be served at the main courtyard. You will then take a guided walking tour of the city of Cuzco, including the Cathedral and Qoricancha; the Temple of the Sun. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure or indulge in a luxurious twenty five-minute massage that will make you feel as lavish as Incan royalty.

Day 4Morning transfer will be arranged to Poroy; the Hiram Bingham train station, twenty five-minutes away from Cuzco. You will then travel to Machu Picchu via the luxurious Hiram Bingham train; enjoy brunch and mimosas on board. At 12:30 pm the train will arrive in Aguas Calientes where the guides will take you up to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu by private bus. Get ready to experience one of the most outstanding archaeological wonders of the world on a two-hour tour.

After your tour, we will transfer you back to Aguas Calientes to travel to Cuzco via the astonishing Hiram Bingham train. Enjoy a sophisticated gourmet dinner on board. Upon arrival at Poroy, a private transfer will take you back to the Hotel Monasterio.

Day 5We have arranged a private transfer for a full day at the SacredValley, starting at the city of Chincheros, which still keeps the infrastructure of a typical Inca town. On Sunday enjoy the arts and crafts of a typical Andean market that showcases unique souvenirs from the area; and experience the old barter system still used by its vendors and buyers.

Afterwards, enjoy a specially prepared barbecue lunch amongst superb Andean surroundings. To continue this magical journey you will go up the valley to Ollantaytambo (a place offering hospitality to travelers), the last Inca town that still keeps its original architecture. In Ollaytantambo, you will find original Inca houses, natural water canals, and “andenes"; ancient terraces used by the Incas for agricultural purposes. On the way back to Cuzco, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman, a fortress located north of the city of Cuzco, with spectacular views of the city. Enjoy the rest of the evening at the Hotel Monasterio.

Day 6 - BrazilMorning transfer to the airport has been organized for you, board your 320 Airbus Lan Peru flight to Lima; where you will take your international flight to Rio de Janeiro via Varig. Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, transfers will be provided to the exclusive Copacabana Palace Hotel. The CopacabanaPalace is superbly located. It faces the famous CopacabanaBeach and yet is only minutes from the centre of Rio. You will then be escorted to a magnificent deluxe room, for a three-night stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7After breakfast depart for a ride along the world-famous beaches of Copacabana, Lpanema, Leblon, circle the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and proceed to the "Maracanã", one of the world"s largest stadiums. Visit the modern Cathedral in the center of town; pass the FlamengoPark and the World War II Memorial.

The grand finale of the tour: a thrilling cable-car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf, 395 meters above the city, and a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay. The journey is done in two stages: first, to the top of Urca Hill, where visitors catch the second car to their final destination. From Sugar Loaf Mountain, the endless beaches of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói stretch to the horizon. Transfer back to the Copacabana Palace Hotel.

Day 8Breakfast at the hotel"s poolside restaurant, The Pergula. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Our concierge will be pleased to assist you in arranging some optional activities for your day in Rio, such as The Tijuca Forest, The Corcovado, shopping tours, samba nights and and... .

Day 9This morning transfer to Rio"s International airport; upon arrival you will be greeted by a member of our staff who will assist you with your travel arrangements before you take your International flight back.

Price per person: USD $ 4,999.00 based on double occupancy. This includes guaranteed upgrade to the Ocean View Suite.

* Please note: Prices quoted in US dollars and may be subject to change.